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Helping Teens with Childhood Trauma Feel a Sense of Personal Strength and Independence
The Positive Impact of Personal Power in Young Adults Personal power and independence is what helps us get through life. It helps us feel empowered to advocate for ourselves and take control of our own destiny and affect positive change in our lives and the lives of...
Toxic Family Traits, Roles and How it Relates to Childhood Trauma
How to Recognize Toxic Family Dynamics As the holidays are approaching, maybe you’re wondering, “Why don’t I get excited for extended family gatherings? Is there something wrong with me? Am I an unloving person?” Maybe, but maybe not. We grow up in the families we...
How to Recognize Childhood Trauma in Young Children and Babies
What Every Early Childhood Educator Needs to Know About Childhood Trauma Becoming a Childhood Trauma Informed Educator When a child experiences trauma very early in life, it can have a profound impact on their development. Small children with trauma have had their...
Signs You Might Be Dealing with Lingering Effects of Childhood Trauma
Symptoms of Unresolved Childhood Trauma in Adults Childhood trauma is not uncommon in the United States. More than two-thirds of children report at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. From bullying to neglect to abuse, trauma is an unfortunate part of growing...
Creating a Safe Haven: The Importance of Positive, Safe Relationships
Helping Children with Trauma Form Healthy Attachments Children who have experienced childhood trauma often struggle to form a secure attachment to their parents or caregivers. This is because they have experienced broken trust previously and they have missed some key...
From a Different Angle: Understanding Childhood Trauma Helps You React with Empathy
Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Trauma on the Brain I often talk about the need of adults to have empathy toward children who have suffered from childhood trauma. Empathy toward them can help you react in a more effective way to unwanted behavior. But what...
Supporting Inclusivity in the Classroom
Tips for Expanding Inclusivity Practices to Support Children with Trauma As a teacher, you already know there are a lot of barriers to overcome before children can really begin to learn and soak in the information you are giving them. Learning disabilities,...
The Science Behind Avoiding Burnout
Tips for Parents and Teachers for Building Personal Resilience As the parent or guardian of a child with trauma, or even a teacher, it feels like you always have to be “on” for your children. You are constantly having to put your own needs aside to help guide...
Trauma and Safety: How to Empower Students in the Classroom
Cultivating an Environment that Allows Students a Voice and a Choice One of the things that many students with childhood trauma struggle with are feelings of powerlessness. They are too familiar with pain, harm, and uncertainty that are out of their control. ...
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